Message from Dáil(1 speech) Dáil Éireann has passed the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 without amendment. Dáil Éireann has passed the...

Business of Seanad(3 speeches) I thank all of the staff of the House, particularly Deirdre Lane, Jody Blake and the ushers who are so kind to us all. I thank all of the Senators for their help and assistance. The 24th Seanad...

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What is the Seanad?

Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas. Within 90 days of its being
passed by the Dáil, the Seanad may propose amendments, reject or pass a Bill.
The Dáil has the power to over-ride the Seanad's rejection of a Bill. If the Bill is
a 'Money Bill' and relates to government spending, the Seanad has only 21 days to consider
the Bill and may not make amendments. The Seanad consists of 60 members known as Senators. They are not elected by universal franchise; you can
read about the Seanad's composition
here.